26.05.2025

HHLA mourns the loss of employees in Odessa

The HHLA Container Terminal Odessa (CTO) in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile strike on Friday, May 23, 2025. Despite extensive security measures at the terminal, three employees lost their lives. Five other CTO employees were injured in the attack. HHLA is deeply saddened by the tragic extent of the attack.

"This weekend, for the first time since the start of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, HHLA colleagues in Odessa lost their lives. We are deeply shocked by this news. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and our injured colleagues and their families during this difficult time. This is a painful moment for our company. These colleagues are part of HHLA – just like our teams in Hamburg, Trieste, Prague, Budapest, and Tallinn. Odessa is and will remain an important part of our network. We mourn and remain united and in solidarity with Odessa and Ukraine," Angela Titzrath, CEO of HHLA.